2008 limited Tail gate

[manny]

Dear all,

 

I had my 2008 limited and wish to have my tailgate door to be converted to automatic same as for 2009 SEL model. But, when I asked the dealer garage representative if they can install same to my car and he said ca not be installed. Is it true that on 2008 limited you ca not install or make it automatic. Did anybody else tried to convert their tailgate door to an automatic?Appreciate if you can share if any.

[bbf2530]

Dear all,

 

I had my 2008 limited and wish to have my tailgate door to be converted to automatic same as for 2009 SEL model. But, when I asked the dealer garage representative if they can install same to my car and he said ca not be installed. Is it true that on 2008 limited you ca not install or make it automatic. Did anybody else tried to convert their tailgate door to an automatic?Appreciate if you can share if any.

 

 

Hi manny. :D Is it possible to do? Well, like many thing in life, it is "possible". Would it be simple or inexpensive? No, not at all. It would be difficult and not cheap.

 

Just for starters, there are motors, actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, switches on the dash and in rear cargo compartment (not to mention your current remotes will not have have the correct buttons, etc etc.) which would all need to be purchased/installed/changed.

 

So unless you are wiling to purchase and install all of the necessary components yourself (or have good friend who would do it for beer), any Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Dealer or aftermarket shop will charge quite a bit for labor.

 

In fact, to be honest most Ford/-L-M Dealers will usually not even touch this type of work (as you saw at your Dealership). The reason? They would then be responsible for any mechanical or electrical problems that may occur later, not Ford. It would not be a Warranty covered item.

 

Not telling you not to try, if you really want to, but it would not be simple or inexpensive.

 

Whatever you decide to do, good luck. :beerchug:

[manny]

Hi manny. :D Is it possible to do? Well, like many thing in life, it is "possible". Would it be simple or inexpensive? No, not at all. It would be difficult and not cheap.

 

Just for starters, there are motors, actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, switches on the dash and in rear cargo compartment (not to mention your current remotes will not have have the correct buttons, etc etc.) which would all need to be purchased/installed/changed.

 

So unless you are wiling to purchase and install all of the necessary components yourself (or have good friend who would do it for beer), any Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Dealer or aftermarket shop will charge quite a bit for labor.

 

In fact, to be honest most Ford/-L-M Dealers will usually not even touch this type of work (as you saw at your Dealership). The reason? They would then be responsible for any mechanical or electrical problems that may occur later, not Ford. It would not be a Warranty covered item.

 

Not telling you not to try, if you really want to, but it would not be simple or inexpensive.

 

Whatever you decide to do, good luck. :beerchug:

[manny]

Hi manny. :D Is it possible to do? Well, like many thing in life, it is "possible". Would it be simple or inexpensive? No, not at all. It would be difficult and not cheap.

 

Just for starters, there are motors, actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, switches on the dash and in rear cargo compartment (not to mention your current remotes will not have have the correct buttons, etc etc.) which would all need to be purchased/installed/changed.

 

So unless you are wiling to purchase and install all of the necessary components yourself (or have good friend who would do it for beer), any Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Dealer or aftermarket shop will charge quite a bit for labor.

 

In fact, to be honest most Ford/-L-M Dealers will usually not even touch this type of work (as you saw at your Dealership). The reason? They would then be responsible for any mechanical or electrical problems that may occur later, not Ford. It would not be a Warranty covered item.

 

Not telling you not to try, if you really want to, but it would not be simple or inexpensive.

 

Whatever you decide to do, good luck. :beerchug:

 

 

Dear BB,

 

Thanks for the brief explanation, I do understand now why ford dealer doesn't like to install.

 

Regards,

Manny

[cavlovc1]

Manny-

 

I feel u just turned the page into a new chapter in your life.

You've learned a valuable lesson.

 

Well said BB.